It’s fantastic to see the Winter Crow Roost in Lawrence getting so much well-deserved attention across Massbird, Instagram, Facebook, and other online platforms!
Whether you’re a casual observer catching the action from your car at a staging site or a more dedicated tracker following the crows from their staging locations to the breathtaking grand finale around the overnight roost, the enthusiasm is contagious. Our latest blog update with photos and a dazzling video with aerial thermal imaging, recaps a recent visit. It showcases the dramatic buildup west of the Great Stone Dam and the exhilarating convergence into the overnight roost trees in the SW corner of Pemberton Park. At any level, this roost is an awe-inspiring spectacle of nature!
Following our Fish Crow blog story from Dec. 17, 2024, Audubon Magazine’s Zoe Grueskin recently highlighted the overlooked Fish Crow—a smaller, social corvid with a very distinct call. Unlike family-centered American Crows, they roam in groups, frequenting parking lots and landfills. Discover their quirks, expanding range, and playful nature in this fascinating article!
